Paris 12 Reuilly travel guide

Paris 12 Reuilly, France

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Paris 12 Reuilly

Getting around

Reuilly sits in the 12th arrondissement on the eastern side of Paris, and its main advantage for getting around is that it is plugged into the same dense public transport web as the rest of the city. The nearest metro station is Montgallet on line 8, about a minute's walk from the heart of the area. Several other stations are within a short stroll: Reuilly – Diderot, Mairie du 12ème, Fabre d'Eglantine and Nation, each a handful of minutes away on foot. Nation is the largest and acts as a major interchange, useful for longer journeys. Metro lines 1, 2, 6, 8 and 9 run nearby, and the RER A also serves the area, giving you direct or easily connected access to much of central Paris. Services run from early morning until late, but timings vary by line and by day, so check the last departure for your specific line if you are out late.

Buses are a strong option here, and the nearest bus stop at Montgallet is the same spot as the metro station, so switching between the two is effortless. Lines 29, 46, 57, 71 and 215 connect places such as Place des Vosges, Porte Dorée, Laplace RER, Bibliothèque François Mitterrand and Vincennes RER, with lines 56 and 86 also stopping nearby. Night buses N11 and N33 serve the vicinity when the metro has stopped. Paris uses a common ticketing system across metro, RER, bus and tram, so a single ticket type or travel pass generally covers your whole journey regardless of mode; buy at station machines, ticket windows, or via the official apps and reloadable travel cards, and keep your ticket until you exit, as inspections are common. Taxis and ride-hailing are a convenient fallback late at night, with luggage, or when your destination is awkward by rail, and Nation is a reliable place to find a taxi rank. The neighbourhood itself is genuinely walkable: the key stops are all within a few minutes of one another, the terrain is flat, and walking is the best way to enjoy the local landmarks and everyday street life around Rue de Reuilly, Rue Montgallet and Rue du Sergent Bauchat.

Three days in Paris 12 Reuilly

Day one: Settle into Reuilly and get your bearings along Rue Montgallet, where the street is lined with computer and electronics shops. Walk to Place de la Nation, a large square with a central statue, and use the Metro or RER connections from Nation to reach the rest of Paris. In the evening, stay local and explore the streets around Rue de Reuilly and Rue Fabre.

Day two: Head to the Bibliothèque François Mitterrand, then continue to the Porte Dorée area. Use the Laplace RER or Vincennes RER stations for onward connections. Return to Reuilly in the evening and walk along Rue Sergent Bauchat.

Day three: Visit Place des Vosges, then return to the 12th and explore the Mairie and Eglantine areas. Use the Diderot or Montgallet Metro stations for your journeys, and check the bus and taxi services for your departure. Night buses and taxis are available if you are travelling late.

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